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Miracle Fish
Theatrical posterDirected by Luke Doolan Produced by Drew Bailey Written by Luke Doolan Starring Karl Beattie
Brendan Donoghue
Tara MoriceMusic by François Tetaz Cinematography Brad Shield Editing by Luke Doolan Release date(s) 15 January 2009(United States) Running time 17:53 Country Australia Language English Miracle Fish is a 2009 Australian short film. It was written, directed, and edited by Luke Doolan, and produced by Drew Bailey.[1] The film stars Karl Beattie, Brendan Donoghue and Tara Morice. It was nominated for Best Live Action Short at the 82nd Academy Awards.[2]
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Plot
The film tells the story of 8 year old Joe (Karl Beattie), who has a Birthday he will never forget. After friends tease him, he sneaks off to the sick bay, wishing everyone in the world would go away. He wakes up to find his dream may have become a reality.[1]
Cast
Character Actor Joe Karl Beattie Man Brendan Donoghue Mum Tara Morice Peter Angus Russo Matt Jason Doric Front Office Lady Eliza Logan Teacher Cath Esposito Peter Unwin/TRG Negotiator Kieran Darcy-Smith TRG#1 Sebastian Dickins TRG#2 Ashley Fairfield Production
The short film was shot over two and a half days. The first two days, Saturday and Sunday 18 and 19 October 2008, were filmed at Matraville Sports High School, the half day was filmed on Monday 20 October 2008 at Annandale North Public School with students from Class 4D volunteering to play both the extras in the school yard and in the classroom. The film was shot using the Red One camera at 4K recording format.
References
Miracle Fish at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ a b "Aussie pair hope for Oscars miracle". ABC News (ABC News (Australia)). 8 March 2010. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/08/2839073.htm. Retrieved 2011-05-24.
- ^ "Miracle Fish". oscar.go.com. United States: ABC. http://oscar.go.com/nominations/nominees/miracle-fish/3414. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
External links
Categories:- 2009 films
- Australian films
- English-language films
- 2000s drama films
- Short films
- Australian film stubs
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